Mike Shanahan

PHOENIX -- At 32, Josh McDaniels was a rising star in the NFL coaching world. McDaniels parlayed a run as Patriots' offensive coordinator to the head coaching job in Denver, where he won his first six games. But he lost 17 of his next 23 and was fired after the Broncos were punished by the NFL for videotaping the 49ers walk-through practice. Just like that, McDaniels was a tarnished coach. He spent one season with the St. Louis Rams as offensive coordinator, but his offense averaged an NFL-low 12.1 points. How did he resurrect his career? By going home. McDaniels has spent the past three seasons as Patriots' offensive coordinator and has restored his reputation. As the...

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